I recently picked up Sosu’s Call, and it is easily one of the few books that has actually made me want to keep reading this year. There is such a heavy sense of nostalgia in it; a Koku Baboni kind of nostalgia. Even though it’s a children’s book, it never feels simple or dumbed down….
I’ll admit, I went into The Fruit Tree a little late and a little reluctantly. Life was busy, the book sat on my shelf for months, and by the time I finally opened it, I felt like I had to set a goal just to stay on track, so I set out to read 25…
January is here, and with a new year just settling in, it’s a good moment to dust off your drafts and start sending them out. While goals are being set and plans are taking shape, there’s no reason your writing shouldn’t be part of that momentum. From poetry and short story contests to fellowships, grants,…
It’s halfway through December, and while you’re putting up Christmas lights and/or writing your reflections and resolutions for next year, there’s no better time to polish your drafts and send them out into the world. From poetry and short story contests to fellowships, grants, and a few calls that defy easy labels, there are plenty…
November’s here, and it’s a good month to wrap up the year strong and get your writing out into the world. Whether you’re after poetry or short story writing competitions, fellowships, grants, internships or quirky calls that don’t fit neatly anywhere, there’s something here for you. Everything listed is free to enter and organised into…
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